Five Star Gift Ideas

If your mom enjoys cocktail making, there are plenty of wonderful gift choices that can enhance her passion and make her birthday even more special. Here are a few ideas:

1. Cocktail Recipe Book: Consider gifting your mom a high-quality cocktail recipe book. Look for one that includes a variety of recipes and provides information on mixing techniques, garnishes, and glassware. This gift will allow her to explore new drink creations and expand her knowledge.

2. Mixology Kit: A mixology kit makes for an excellent gift for cocktail enthusiasts. It typically includes essential bar tools such as a shaker, muddler, jigger, strainer, and stirrers. You can also opt for a kit that includes unique ingredients, such as flavored bitters or artisanal syrups, that can add a twist to her cocktails.

3. Personalized Barware: Personalized barware is a thoughtful gift that adds a special touch to your mom's cocktail-making experience. Consider getting her engraved cocktail glasses or a custom-made cocktail shaker with her name or initials. This will make her feel special every time she enjoys her favorite drink.

4. Craft Spirits Subscription: A craft spirits subscription is a gift that keeps on giving. There are various subscription services available that deliver small-batch spirits to your doorstep every month or quarter. This will allow your mom to explore new and exciting spirits from different distilleries, expanding her knowledge and enhancing her cocktail-making skills.

5. Mixology Class or Workshop: Treat your mom to a mixology class or workshop where she can learn new techniques, experiment with different ingredients, and expand her repertoire. Many cities offer mixology classes hosted by professional bartenders or even local distilleries. This will not only be a memorable experience for her but also an opportunity to socialize with other cocktail enthusiasts.

6. Home Bar Upgrade: Enhance your mom's home bar by gifting her high-quality spirits, unique liqueurs, and artisanal mixers. You can also consider adding specialty cocktail ingredients like flavored syrups, fresh herbs, or dried fruits. This will provide her with new ingredients to experiment with and elevate her cocktail creations.

7. Cocktail Tasting Set: Curate a selection of mini bottles of various spirits, mixers, and bitters in a cocktail tasting set. This will allow your mom to sample different flavors and experiment with unique combinations. Include tasting notes or cocktail recipes to guide her through the experience.

Remember, personalizing the gift to your mom's taste and preferences will show her how much thought and effort you put into choosing her birthday present. By catering to her love for cocktail making, you can make her birthday truly memorable. Cheers to a fabulous celebration!

Or you can get her a star map with the date when she was born.

Alice Dickinson says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“I made a map for my mums birthday and she absolutely loved it. Definitely buying another one soon, probably for another family member or friend”